Accomplishments in Ancient Rome The Coliseum The Coliseum was finished in 80 A.D. (C.E.)
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Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
The Coliseum
The Coliseum was finished in 80 A.D. (C.E.)
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
The Coliseum
It was built by Emperor Vespasiano.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
It was believed to have had a retractable canopy over it.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
It was believed to have had a retractable canopy over it.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Historians think this is what it might have looked like originally. (computer generated)
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Gladiator Battles
It was used for performances and Gladiator battles
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Gladiator Battles
It was used for performances and Gladiator battles
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Ship Battle
It was even filled with water once and a mock ship battle was held there.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
PAX ROMANA (PEACE IN ROME)
27 B.C. - 180 A.D.During this time, many of Rome’s greatest
achievements of civilization were built.
Emperor Hadrian had a wall built to stop the Picts and Scots from invading the Roman Empire in Britania. (Modern day Britan)
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeHadrian’s Wall
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeHadrian’s Wall
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeHadrian’s Wall
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeHadrian’s Wall
It wasn’t just a wall, but it also had a ditch with spikes at some parts.
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeHadrian’s Wall
Parts of Hadrian’s Wall can still be seen in Britain today!
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeHadrian’s Wall
Emperor Hadrian also built a great temple to the gods called the Pantheon.
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeThe Pantheon
The Pantheon was built, of course, in the Greek Classical Style - columns, domed
roof, peaked roof.
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeThe Pantheon
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeThe Pantheon
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeThe Pantheon
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeThe Pantheon
The Aqueducts brought fresh water
to the largest Roman cities.
Accomplishments in Ancient RomeRoman Aqueducts
The Aqueducts were built at a slight angle so that the water would always flow downhill towards the city.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome - Aqueducts
The inside was hollow and about 3 feet wide and 6 feet tall.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome - Aqueducts
Water would flow through
here
There are aqueducts left all across Europe.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome - Aqueducts
Aqueducts
Aqueducts
Aqueducts
Most Roman cities had a bath complex. It was more than just for bathing though. There was entertainment, gardens, a library, a food court.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Roman Baths
Roman Bath
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome“ALL ROADS LEAD
TO ROME”
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
A. Flat stones or sometimes bricks for a smooth surfaceB. Crushed gravel for drainageC. Packed down sand / clayD. Limestone or other crushed rock for a solid base
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Many Ancient Roman roads are still around
today.
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Milestones marked how far cities were from Rome
Accomplishments in Ancient Rome
Milestones marked how far cities were from Rome